Welcome to the KC Fringe 2023 Visual Arts application!
This application will be open March 1st - April 30th, 2023.
Other KC Fringe Festival dates/deadlines:
May 5th we will announce accepted artists.
Payment due for applicants ($100) May 15th
Marketing information due May 22nd.
Load-in and hang Saturday July 15th.
Gallery Opening Sunday July 16th
Visual Arts Gallery 16-29th
Load out July 29th.
KC Fringe is committed to provide a respectful, safe environment free from harassment, violence, discrimination, bullying, and abuse. We will not tolerate participation in activities or behaviors that discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, age, marital status, religious beliefs, citizenship, mental and physical abilities or sexual orientation. We provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and participate in all events and activities whenever possible and all community members are to be treated with respect and dignity. We seek to expand our reach to fight against injustices and become a more welcoming and equitable place for everyone to enjoy the arts.
How do I apply? Read this information and fill out the form, with contact information. Let us know if you are touring and if you have any other special concerns. We will announce Visual Arts May 5th and your fee will be due May 15th.
Our venue will be handicap assessable.
Should I apply? KC Fringe is a place for established and new artists. The better we understand your needs the better we can support you.
What we provide:
An environment that facilitates an independent creative process and the opportunity to display your art to a crowd that is eager and willing to support new creations.
A gallery with hanging space and support in hanging your artwork.
Artist listing in printed Fringe program guide and on the Fringe website along with your description and photo.
A Gallery Guide(person) that will support and help to sell your artwork at the gallery.
Publicity for the festival as a whole and press opportunities.
Marketing and producing support.
Festival artists receive special ad rates in the program guide.
A finance report and 90% of your art work sale by Thursday, August 31, 2023.
What you provide:Artwork and pricing
Information and promotional materials for yourself as well as your artwork
Promotion for your work and the gallery. We promote the festival, you are responsible for promoting your artwork and gallery information. We will help you with ideas and resources.
You will receive confirmation your application has been received. If you do not receive this, or have any questions about your application Contact us at visualart@kcfringe.org
